The World's Weirdest Animals

By Lindsy O'Brien

Readers won’t believe their eyes when they discover weird creatures such as the aye-aye, barreleye fish, and naked neck chicken. Including dozens of amazing photos and fun trivia facts, The World’s Weirdest Animals introduces young readers to some of the freakiest and most bizarre animals that live in our world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781515730620

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Table of Contents

Weird and Wacky Animals

Mysterious Mammals

Odd Ocean Creatures

Bizarre Bugs and Birds

Unusual Adaptations

Glossary

Read More

Internet Sites

Index

WEIRD AND WACKY

ANIMALS

Do you know about ocean fish that look like blobs of goo or glow like flashlights? Have you heard about antelope that can stand on their hind legs? What about a chicken that looks like it should be wearing a scarf?

From bugs to birds, animals around the world have a wide variety of weird characteristics. Some animals look freaky and strange while others show bizarre behavior. But being different often helps them survive in the wild. Some animals have bright colors or act strangely to scare off predators. Other animals have odd body shapes that help them get food that others can’t reach.

predator —an animal that hunts other animals for food

Weird animals are found around the world. From the air, to the land, to the sea, and even in outer space, outlandish creatures can be found wherever you look. Get ready to meet some crazy creatures you have to see to believe.